1983 South African Open (tennis)

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1983 South African Open
Date22–27 November
Edition80th
Category Grand Prix
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money $300,000
Surface Hard / outdoor
Location Johannesburg, South Africa
VenueEllis Park Tennis Stadium
Champions
Singles
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Johan Kriek [1]
Doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Steve Meister / Flag of the United States.svg Brian Teacher [2]
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The 1983 South African Open was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor hard courts in Johannesburg, South Africa that was part of the 1983 Volvo Grand Prix. It was the 80th open tennis tournament that was held between 22 and 27 November 1983. Sixth-seeded Johan Kriek won the singles title.

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Johan Kriek defeated Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Colin Dowdeswell 6–4, 4–6, 1–6, 7–5, 6–3

Doubles

Flag of the United States.svg Steve Meister / Flag of the United States.svg Brian Teacher defeated Flag of Ecuador.svg Andrés Gómez / Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart 6–7, 7–6, 6–2

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References

  1. "1983 Johannesburg – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1983 Johannesburg – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).